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YR53 ZGF

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,309 mi
Last recorded105,309 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 ZGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 105,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 105,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 97,745 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

rear box corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 97,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

rear box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,082 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 87,080 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 78,803 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust hanger perished

Fail 24 Feb 2009 73,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust hanger perished

Fail 23 Feb 2009 73,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust hanger perished

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 53,529 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,571 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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YR53 ZGF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR53 ZGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YR53 ZGF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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